Nusenda Community Rewards Giving is sponsored by Nusenda Foundation. This program supports nonprofit organizations and public schools in New Mexico, with grants aimed at enhancing education, healthcare, environmental initiatives, the arts, and community services. Eligible organizations must serve specific New Mexico areas.

Community Rewards Giving Program | Nusenda Foundation Routing Number (ABA): 307083665 Contactless Visa Debit Card Traditional and Roth IRAs Holiday and Vacation Club Accounts Mobile and Internet Banking Platinum Rewards Credit Card Platinum Cash Rewards Credit Card Credit Card Rewards and Benefits Fuel-Efficient Auto Program Overdraft Protection Line of Credit Solar & Energy-Efficient Loans Business Rewards Debit Card Business Platinum Rewards Credit Card Business Internet Banking The Power of WE in Action BALANCE Financial Fitness Program Financial Well-being Resources Enhanced Login Security FAQs Strengthening communities through everyday giving Our primary giving program, Community Rewards ® , represents our values, supports our objectives, and strengthens the well-being of communities across New Mexico and West Texas.

Nusenda is committed to making a positive impact and supporting organizations and community initiatives that members care about. When members opt-in to Community Rewards, every signature-based transaction with their Nusenda Visa ® debit cards helps the Nusenda Foundation contribute a cash reward to key initiatives and community focus areas.

How to apply for a Community Rewards grant Submit an online application June 1 - August 31 Review the application guidelines below Submit an online application Expect to hear from us in December Community Rewards grant application Nusenda Foundation's goal is to partner with organizations that share in our work to help New Mexicans and West Texans thrive in the communities they call home.

Applications for Community Rewards must demonstrate how the requested resources are being invested and leveraged. In addition to Community Rewards, Nusenda Credit Union also provides year-round sponsorship opportunities which you can apply for here . Applicants are evaluated based on: Alignment to Nusenda Credit Union and Nusenda Foundation's values and focus areas.

Organization history and financials Successful program implementation Overall organizational impact and performance Have more questions? Explore our FAQs or email us at [email protected] View our 2025 Community Rewards grant recipients In 2025, Nusenda Foundation gave $1,000,000 to 108 programs across New Mexico and West Texas.

National Inventors Hall of Fame, Inc. Southwest Educational Partners for Training Junior Achievement of New Mexico Inc Southwest Creations Collaborative Explora Science Center & Children's Musuem of Albuquerque Presbyterian Ear Institute Medical Center of the Americas Foundation Communities in School of New Mexico Horizons Student Opportunities & Results for New Mexico Inc Santa Fe Children's Museum Inc Big Brothers - Big Sisters of El Paso Inc. National Dance Institute New Mexico Inc Junior Achievement of the Desrt Southwest, Inc. Community Action Agency of Southern New Mexico Territory Girl Scouts of the Desert Southwest Southern New Mexico & West Texas Inc Bridges Project for Education La Plaza de Encuentro Gathering Place Valencia County Literacy Council Albuquerque Adult Learning Center, Inc. National Atomic Musuem Foundation El Paso Comunity Foundation Young Mens Christian Association of Albuquerque Stem is Child's Play Foundation New Mexico Museum of Natural history Foundation Cancer Foundation for New Mexico Texas Tech Foundation Inc Taos Health Systems Inc Holy Cross Hospital Heros Path Palliative Care Inc Dar A Luz Birth Health Center New Mexico State University Foundation Inc New Mexico Telehealth Alliance New Mexico Foundation for Dental Health Research and Education Family Service of El Paso Inc New Mexico Environmental Law Center Talking Talons Youth Leadership Friends of the Organ Mountains - Desert Peaks Nuestra Tierra Conservation Project New Meixco Wildlife Federation Santa Fe Watershed Association The Frontera Land Alliance Rocky Mountain Youth Corps Adelante Development Center Inc Young Women's Preparatory Network Keshet Dance Company / Keshet Center for the Arts New Mexico Tech Performing Arts Series CNM Ingenuity Incorproration El Paso Symphony Orchestra Association Childrens Grief Center of New Mexico Inc H2 Academic Solutions Scholarship Fund Puerto Seguro Safe Harbor Inc Adaptive Sports Program New Mexico Santa Fe Dreamers Project LiftFund Inc Childrens Grief Center of El Paso El Pasoans Fighting Hunger NM Comunidades Acciony de Fe Ronald McDonald House Charities of New Mexico DreamTree Project Inc Solace Sexual Assualt Services Deming-Luna County Commission Aging Inc El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Crossroads Community Health Clinic Inc Assistance League of El Paso Pegasus Legal Services of El Paso Deming Luna County Mainstreet Program Incorporated Native American Professional Parent Resources Inc Albuqueruque Meals On Wheels Inc Court Appointed Special Advocates First Judicial District Crisis Center of Northern New Mexico New Mexico Child Advocacy Networks Kelly Momeorial Food Pantry Community Rewards grant eligibility Your organization serves in one of our service areas: a.

Northern New Mexico (includes Santa Fe, San Miguel, Mora, Taos, Rio Arriba, and San Juan Counties) b. Central New Mexico (includes Bernalillo, Sandoval, Valencia, and Torrance Counties) c. Southern New Mexico (includes Dona Ana, Grant, Hidalgo, Luna, Otero, Sierra, and Socorro Counties) d.

West Texas (includes El Paso County) Your organization is a 501(c)(3) or public school, and in good standing with the Attorney General’s office and the Secretary of State’s office. Your organization fits within one or more of our five focus areas: b. Community Services & Support d.

Environment & Wildlife Your organization would like to apply for funding through one of our support categories: Your organization can provide the following proper documentation (size limit per file: 25MB): a. If funded, a completed Patriot Act compliance form c. A copy of your audit or financial statement d.

A copy of your annual report (optional) e. A copy of your IRS letter of determination Review the Community Rewards Scoring Rubric Community Rewards grant sizes vary from organization to organization based on need. Typically, grants are no smaller than $2,500 and do not exceed $15,000 for any given program.

Nusenda Foundation is often unable to fund grant requests in full; if awarded, applicants should expect to receive no less than 30% of their total ask. Nusenda Foundation receives more requests for funds than we can fulfill. Applicants are encouraged to be mindful of these constraints when requesting resources.

What is the difference between Community Rewards beneficiary support and sponsorship support? Groups who request funding through Community Rewards must be charitable 501(c)(3)-eligible nonprofit organizations or public schools who have applied through our process. Sponsorship requests do not require 501(c)(3) status but must show how the request fits Nusenda Credit Union’s focus areas of support.

What is the application process timing? Grant applications will open in June 2025. Community Rewards distributions are made annually.

Recipients will be notified in the winter prior to distribution. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Nusenda Foundation does not fund individuals, political organizations, for-profit organizations, organizations not providing services in our geographic focus areas, or organizations that discriminate on the basis of race, sex, or religion.

Nusenda Credit Union and the Nusenda Foundation reserve the right to deny any request. All decisions are at the discretion of the organization. Features of the program are subject to change, and the program may be withdrawn at any time.

Are all funding requests approved? Only requests that qualify will be considered for approval. All requests are evaluated on a per-case basis, and all applicants will be notified regardless of the funding decision.

We receive many more qualified applications than we have available funding. What is the difference between a Program or Operational Support Grant? Program grants support a specific project or activity of your organization, and are tied to specific, project-based outcomes.

General operating grants support an organization’s overall activities, including operating expenses and overhead. The application is the SAME for both program and operational grants. If your organization is applying for operational support, please answer questions as they relate to the whole of your organization.

Is one type of grant preferred over the other? No. Nusenda Foundation does not give preference to either type of application. Selection is for data collection and understanding the needs of our community partners.

What is the best way to write the grant application? We recommend writing like you are explaining to a friend what your organization does and for what you plan to use the grant. Please avoid using nonprofit jargon that our employee volunteers may not understand.

What is the registration number in my application? The registration number is the same as your organization’s EIN or Tax ID number. What are the reporting requirements if awarded?

A mid-year survey will be sent out to all awardees asking for a status update on either the project funded or the organization, if organizational funding was selected. Completion of these reports is required for applicants to be eligible for current year Community Rewards funding. What does the scoring rubric look like?

The scoring rubric is linked here for organizations to reference when writing their applications. Who is reviewing the applications? More than 50 Nusenda employee volunteers review grant applications each year.

Volunteers provide insight from each community we serve and represent a diverse set of professional roles across the credit union. Why do I need to supply Patriot Act paperwork? Patriot Act paperwork is used to help the government prevent or identify terrorism funding and money laundering activities.

Federal law requires that all financial institutions obtain, verify, and record information that identifies each person who opens an account. While grantees are not required to open a Nusenda account, we have incorporated this practice into our due diligence policies for all grant recipients. Who should I contact if I have a question about my application?

For questions about your Community Rewards grant application or Nusenda sponsorship request, please carefully review the FAQ's listed on this page. If you have additional questions, please contact [email protected] for guidance. Who should I contact if I have a technical problem with my grant application?

For technical assistance on the application, please contact [email protected] .